Detroit Free Press — The timeless songs of a rock 'n' roll pioneer are covered in all sorts of imaginative ways throughout the collection “Rave On Buddy Holly” ( * * * out of four stars, Fantasy), with contributions from Paul McCartney, Patti Smith, Kid Roc... more info

Guardian Music — From Marc Bolan to Nico to Buddy Holly, your list of favourite debut releases made for premier readingHow to begin? First impressions are very important. They can be make-or-break, though an artist may be lucky enough to have several cracks at the wh... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Rave On Buddy Holly, a tribute to the rock 'n' roll pioneer, features Holly covers by Paul McCartney, The Black Keys, Patti Smith and many more. The album comes out June 28. Read more » more info

LargeHeartedBoy — All Songs Considered is streaming Patti Smith's song, "Words of Love" from the forthcoming Rave On Buddy Holly compilation album. The New York Review of Books shares a Russian journalist's 2006 interview with David Foster Wallace. Today's updates to ... more info

Perez Hilton — This is turning out to be one hell of a tribute album! Check out the latest track to be featured on Rave On Buddy Holly - which features a variety of popular artists performing classics from the iconic singer - this one a reworking of Everyday by non... more info

Guardian Music — 3 February 1959: Number 4 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicBuddy Holly was very important to Britain; he was almost single-handedly responsible for the sound and look of the Mersey groups. He was a new kind of hero, and ... more info

Perez Hilton — This is seriously HAWT! Check out Cee Lo Green's absolutely fantastic cover of Buddy Holly's 1958 hit (You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care, which he performed for the icon's upcoming tribute album Rave On Buddy Holly (below)! Holy shiz! We LOVE th... more info

Stereogum — Buddy Holly died a young man, but left an indelible mark on 20th century songwriting. This summer’s covers compilation Rave On Buddy Holly is the latest tribute to the pop icon, tapping everyone from Paul McCartney and Lou Reed to My Morning Jacket... more info

Stereogum — Considering the ticks, tricks, and propensity toward panic attacks the lovely Fiona Apple and pal/extraordinarily talented producer Jon Brion possess between them, the sweetly reverential take on “Everyday” the pair produced onstage came as a sli... more info

Perez Hilton — Ooh! We likey! Check out the latest - and its accompanying music video - from our beloved Florence + The Machine, a fantastic cover of Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away, which is also featured on a tribute album for what would be icon's 75th birthday, cal... more info